Assistant Infant Teacher

Job Title(s): Assistant Infant Teacher
Reports To: Child Development Director
Location: Gladstone, New Jersey
Summary of Position(s):

Haven Gladstone is looking for nurturing childcare professionals to join a great team in our exciting play based Child Development Program which is focused on enriching the day to day lives of children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. We are currently hiring both part time and full time roles for Assistant Infant Teachers. This is a full time position and hours can be flexible depending on availability but are generally afternoons until 6 (10AM - 6PM M-F).

An Assistant Teacher within our program will be responsible for caregiving, assisting in developmental observations, implementation of age appropriate/individually suited curriculum and facilitating a nurturing and supportive relationship with our community of parents. Our program aligns with New Jersey Birth to Three Early Learning Standards and New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards and is enhanced by our focus on play based learning. The infant program is based on low ratios and a teamwork approach to provide the highest quality care for the kids in our small program. This is a great career opportunity.

Our goal at Haven Gladstone is to positively enhance our community of our families' lives the second they walk through our doors. If you are a loving, nurturing and compassionate person who has a deep interest in enriching the lives of our next generation during their critically important first five years of life, you will be a great fit for our team.

Minimum Job Qualifications:
Two + years of experience working with children
Successful completion of all State Required Health and Background screenings
Working knowledge of personal computers with experience in the use of Word, Excel and Outlook
Able to work in collaboration with classroom team
Ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job
Demonstrate initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility
Other duties as assigned

Preferred Job Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education or related field

Essential Job Functions:
The responsibilities of this position will include, but will not be limited to the following:

Ensure the safety of the children within the inside and outside environments at all times.
Establish partnerships with families that are respectful of individual differences, family styles and cultural/socio-economic diversity.
Follow all DCF regulations and center policies

Assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of Haven Gladstone and the curriculum objectives.

Assist in conducting regular developmental screenings of each child using the tools provided.

Assist the Group Teacher in creating an instructional plan that meets the needs of each child using the screening results, anecdotal observations, children's individual interests and style of learning, as needed.

Observe children on a regular basis and record observations.
Receive guidance and direction from Head and Group Teachers with an open mind
Positively impact the lives of children and families every day.
Assist in the execution of the curriculum that aligns with the NJ Birth to Three Early

Learning Standards and NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards
Preparing, serving and cleaning up snacks and parent provided meals
Changing Diapers (ability dependent)
Bending, kneeling, lifting and sitting on the floor
Appropriately interacting with children throughout the day
Maintaining cleanliness in the classroom space
Filling out daily reports and other documentation
Assist in following through with daily lesson plans
Attending monthly staff meetings
Creating a yearly professional development plan and annually completing 20 hours of professional development

Interactions with Children
Communicate with children and families in a positive manner helping to bolster their confidence
Treat each child with dignity and respect, helping bolster their confidence as they learn to navigate into their ever expanding world.
Nurture children as they develop into responsible integral members of the group and community
Be approachable and accessible in order for children to become actively engaged in problem solving in the environment
Utilize developmentally appropriate guidance practices for all ages

Interactions with Parents
Establish regular communication with parents
Always remember that a parent’s day likely started well before they arrive at our doorstep, patience and grace are key ingredients to trusting relationships within our community

Create an environment that embraces open communication with families

Interactions with Staff

Attend and participate in all staff meetings
Attend In-Service training and workshops
Be courteous and respectful of peers
Direct issues to the appropriate persons in a timely mannerPhysical Requirements
Able to observe and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and/or conflicts that might occur during the day.
Able to supervise children outside being out in the sun, snow and changing temperatures.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds from the floor to waist high table.
Able to push a cart/buggy/stroller weighing up to 100 pounds for up to 3 miles.
Able to walk or run as the job dictates.
Able to kneel down to children's eye level.
Able to sit on the floor to work with children.
Able to react to a child that is up to 30 feet away within 30 seconds.
Able to carry a child up to 40 pounds, up to 100 feet.
Able to respond to children’s first aid needs (inside or outside) which may include cuts, bruises, blood/body fluids.
Extremely patient and able to deal effectively with the stress involved in working daily with children, staff and parents.

NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gladstone, NJ 07934: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work a closing shift, until 6pm?

Work Location: One location

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